Reverend James Rodia, O. Praem.

ST. RICHARD PARISH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Fifth Sunday of Lent

SUNDAY March 13th

8:00 Albert Maiale, Jr. req. by Theresa Maiale and family

10:00 HOLY SPIRIT James Ruggia req. by Maria Kahler

11:30 Birthday of James Blessington requested by

Ted & Debbi Scairato and family

MONDAY March 14th 8:00 St. Richard Memorial Society

TUESDAY March 15th

8:00 Anna & Edward Mount requested by daughter, Patty

WEDNESDAY March 16th

8:00 Robert Londra requested by Mom & Dad

THURSDAY March 17th

8:00 Grandparents of Barrattini and Bruccoleri families

requested by Denise

FRIDAY March 18th

8:00 Uncles James and Robert (Bob) Barrattini requested

by family and friends

SATURDAY March 19th

8:00 6th Birthday of Christian Robert O’Neill

requested by family

4:30 Amelia & Rocco Paladino requested by family

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Our SANCTUARY CANDLE will be burning this week

In Memory Anthony T. Castiello requested by son. VOTIVE CANDLES ILM Angelina Buonadonna requested by her children

ILM AnnaMay Barbone requested by Joseph & Catherine,

Denise, Brittany, Danielle, Kevin and Christopher

ILM 2nd anniversary of Mildred Capozzi

Req. with love her by her children and grandchildren

ILM Peter Ordonz requested by Vincent Fornataro

IMO Rita Sanderfur req. by Joseph Tompkins& family

IMO 23rd Anniversary of Silvio Cocco requested by

wife, Nettie and family

IMO Irma Naroznowski requested by

daughter, Mary & Dennis

FGH Nettie Cocco requested by son Dennis & Mary

FROM MY HOUSE

TO YOURS

Dear Parishioners,

Like the prophets who preceded him, Jesus’ life and

ministry was tied to the Temple. It was there that he was

presented by Mary and Joseph at forty days old. It was there

that he held priests and scribes spellbound at the age of

twelve. It was there that his ministry was centered, espe-

cially during the week leading up to his passion.

Today we hear of one particular visit to the Temple

during the Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus was teaching a large

group of people in the Temple courtyard when a group of

scribes and Pharisees interrupt him. Jesus knows that the

scribes and Pharisees are setting a trap, and he doesn’t an-

swer right away. Instead he writes in the dirt. One might

wonder if he was writing the relevant passage from the Law

that condemned both partners in an adulterous relationship.

He couldn’t help but notice that the man was conspicuously

absent.

The scribes and Pharisees press him, and he

answers, Let the one among you who is without sin be the

first to cast a stone at her. They have nothing to say in re-

sponse, and one by one they walk away.

Jesus is the one without sin, the only one with the

right to judge, but he doesn’t. He dismisses the woman and

her accusers without condemning them. This says a lot

about Jesus and the invisible God whom he makes visible.

We don’t have the privilege that the disciples had

of seeing Jesus in the flesh. We don’t have the privilege that

St. Paul had of seeing the Risen Lord in heavenly glory.

Instead, we know Jesus through the teachings of the apos-

tles, through sacred Scripture, through the teachings of the

Church and through the sacraments, to name a few ways.

In Jesus, we see God entering his Temple and

dwelling among his people. And we see the kind of God he

is. Not a God of judgment, but a God of forgiveness. Not a

God of wrath, but a God of mercy. Not a God who conquers

by the sword, but a God who conquers by the cross.

This is the God who is making something truly

new. Something the world has not seen or even imagined.

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13, 2016

A Word from

Pope Francis

God promised to restore

to unity and prosperity a

people dispersed by

disaster and division. For

us, as for the people of

Israel, this is a promise

full of hope: it points to a future which God is

even now preparing for us. Yet

this promise is inseparably tied to a command:

the command to return to God and wholeheart-

edly obey his law. God’s gifts of reconciliation,

unity, and peace are inseparably linked to the

grace of conversion, a change of heart which

can alter the course of our lives and our

history, as individuals and as a people. —Morning Meditation, “The Pillars of Sunday Readings Christian Salvation,” June 22, 2013

Sacrament of

Reconciliation

Confessions: Saturdays:

3:30 to 4:00pm

Before Masses on Sundays and Tuesday

Evenings following Benediction (7:00-

7:30PM)

Stations of The Cross

Fridays during Lent at 1:00pm

with the school children

Friday Evening during Lent at 7:00pm

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesdays 8:30 am-7:00 pm

with Benediction at 7pm

“Breaking Open God’s Word”

Facilitated discussion of the Sunday

Scriptures on Monday 7:00-8:00pm

in the Rectory.

No study held on March 21st.

Announcements

Saint Richard Pastoral Council

Thank you so much for all your prayers and support as

we began this endeavor in establishing a new pastoral

council. We would like to especially thank all those

great men and women who were open in serving our

parish on this council. We are pleased to announce the

following members of our Pastoral Council:

Fr. Reilly, Fr. Rodia, Maryellen Carroll,

Lou Campione, Anne DeMassi,

Dave DiMuzio, Linda Emmertz,

George Hatton, Jim Mulvihill.

Please keep our Pastoral Council in prayer as they

strive to build up the Kingdom of God in and through

our parish.

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Saint Joseph Triduum March 15

th – 17

th at 7pm

During this month of March we celebrate St. Joseph

with our Annual Parish Triduum in his honor. Please

join us these three nights for Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament, Devotions and Benediction. Our presider

and homilist this year is Rev. Anthony DiGuglielmo,

Vice Chancellor of the Archdiocese Tribunal Office.

Please take some time out of your busy schedule and

join us as we honor a truly a great and holy man, St.

Joseph.

Saint Richard Memorial Brick Garden In order to spruce up and beautify the front of

St. Richard Church we are installing a memorial Brick

Garden. If you are interested in purchasing a Memorial

Brick please see the committee member in the back of

church after all Masses to pick up your order form or if

you have any questions. This Memorial Brick Garden

will only enhance the beauty of St. Richard Church as

we honor those family and friends who have returned

home to be with God in paradise.

• What do I need to let go of from my past?

• To what new law, relationship, or reality is God calling me?

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13 , 2016

PREP Registration March 1—April 30, 2016

Registration for PREP for the 2016-17 year will begin March 1. Saint Richard PREP is a one week, full day, summer program for students in grades 1 through 6. The program will be held June 20-24 from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The summer program will be supplemented with five Sunday Family Formation Sessions during the school year along with spiritual and service activities for the family. Participation in ALL aspects is necessary to be in the program. Family must be registered with Saint Richard Parish. Because we no longer offer a weekly program, please inform anyone that you know with an eligible child entering first to sixth grade next September to register for the summer program before April 30, 2016. Registration forms for current PREP families will be mailed home. New registration forms will be available beginning March 1 online at Www.strichardchurch.org/prep, at the rectory during business hours or by calling Maryellen Carroll at 215-468-4777. For more information, please email Maryellen at dre@strichardchurch.org or call the number above.

Pre-Cana Classes In preparation for the sacrament of Marriage, Pre-Cana

classes are required for all couples. You must register in

advance for this class. For registration and more information

visit www.philamarriageprep.com .

Pre-Jordan Classes In preparation for Baptism Pre-Jordan classes are held the

third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Church. The

parents of the child are required to attend the class; god-

parents are also welcome but not required to attend.

Please call the rectory to make arrangements for the

Baptism and to attend the class. After you have attended

the class and acquired certificates of eligibility for your

godparents, you may then call the rectory for an appoint-

ment to book the date of your choosing. The next sched-

uled class is :

March 14, 2016

April 18, 2016

Lent and you!

We are asked during the

penitential season of Lent to:

PRAY

FAST

GIVE

Please take advantage of what Saint Richard’s Parish

offers. Our Lenten Schedule can be found in the back

of church and on our website. The “mite cans” to sac-

rifice and save and give to those in need can be found

St. Richard Students Excel at

Hallahan Catholic HS for Girls The following students have received honors for the

First Semester:

First Honors

Gabriella Penza ‘19

Second Honors

Hayley C. Popolo ‘16 Bridget K. Miller ‘17

Isabella A. Lanzilotti ‘19

Sofia A. Deihl ‘16 ranked number 6.

Bridget K. Miller ‘17 ranked number 9.

Sacrament

Calendar

April 3rd Family Formation 10:00-11:15

11:30 Mass

April 4 & 11 First Eucharist Formation Session

(Children only) 4-5 p.m.

April 23rd Confirmation Retreat

10:30AM-3:30PM

April 26th Confirmation Rehearsal

5:30-6:30 PM in Church

April 30th PREP Registration Concludes

CYO NEWS

CYO EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, March 26, 2016

12:00 pm Children PRE-K TO 3RD Grades are

invited to meet in front of the church.

Please bring your own bag or basket to

hold all your eggs. Return your form to St. Pio School or

the rectory by March 18th if you plan on participating.

This event IS RAIN OR SHINE!

All children in grades 6TH - 8TH are asked to help at the

CYO Easter Egg Hunt for the younger children.

SATURDAY, March 26, 2016.

We ask that you meet in front of the church at 11:15 am

for set up. Please have your information sheet filled out

and brought to your teacher or the rectory no later than

March 18th. We are looking forward to and enjoyable

time with our little ones. Thank you in advance.

WORLD SODALITY DAY

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016-MASS AT 2 PM

St. Richard’s Church will be the location for the 2016 celebration of the World Sodality Mass sponsored by the Sodalities of Our Lady.

Celebrant and Homilist will be Father Michael S. Olivere.

All ARE WELCOME! Social/Refreshments will be served after the Mass in the school hall. For more information contact:

Linda Coffea 215-518-2336

Roman Catholic High School

Spring Open House

Roman Catholic High School will hold a Spring Open House intended for 6th and 7th grade students and their families on Sunday, April 17th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Registration available online at RomanCatholicHS.com. For additional information or questions regarding the event call (215)-627-1270 ext. 146 or e-mail admis-sions@romancatholichs.com.

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